Instant Pot Apple Cider
Enjoy making this homemade Instant Pot apple cider, the ultimate cozy fall drink, packed with real fruits and natural flavors! Whether warm or chilled, it's sure to become a family favorite.
Servings: 8
Calories: 111kcal
Ingredients
Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1tsp = 5ml;
- 5 red apples or 6
- 2 green apples
- 3 inch cinnamon
- 3 star anise
- 5 cloves
- 6 whole pepper
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 cups of water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Core and chop the apples into cubes, discarding the seeds.
- Add Ingredients: Place the chopped apples, spices, grated ginger, and lemon zest into the Instant Pot. Break cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces if needed. Add water until the fruits are fully covered.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high for 18 minutes. Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Mash and Strain: Open the Instant Pot and let the mixture cool slightly. Use a potato masher to mash the cooked apples. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the solids to extract all the juice.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh lemon juice and adjust sweetness with sugar if needed. Serve warm for a cozy fall/winter vibe, or chill it for a refreshing summer drink.
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Notes
- Adjust the quantity of apples based on size; 7 to 8 apples work well for this recipe.
- Experiment with honey, maple syrup, coconut, or palm sugar sweeteners. If using honey or maple syrup, add them before serving for the best results.
- If you're missing some spices, substitute with all-spice or pumpkin pie spice.
- Feel free to tweak the sugar and spice levels to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg